Design

The one trait every designer needs is empathy. When we think about the qualities that make a great designer, it’s easy to focus on technical skills: mastery of design tools, understanding color theory, or proficiency in user interface principles. But while these skills are undeniably important, there is one trait [...]

As the calendar flips to a new year, it offers an excellent opportunity for architects to hit the reset button, reflect on their goals, and chart a course for success in the months ahead. Whether you’re running your firm, working as part of a team, or navigating the early stages [...]

Exploring Innovation: DBI Visits the Boxabl Factory Recently, the team at DBI had the exciting opportunity to visit the Boxabl factory. Based here in Las Vegas, Boxabl is a groundbreaking take on revolutionizing affordable housing. Our visit not only provided insights into the manufacturing process of their unique foldable homes [...]

What four common portfolio mistakes have you made?  Here are the four common portfolio mistakes that we at DBI see the most often.  You might be surprised with the last one. Ah, the portfolio.  Dreaded, loved, maligned.  Whatever your feelings about the portfolio, it is a critical and important part [...]

Chicago in January.  If we have not experienced it we must all at least understand how bone-chilling cold it must be.  We rush in from the street and a hit with a warm wall of air, it is the most wonderful thing in the world at that moment. But how [...]

I recently read an article published in Architizer called “6 Way Residential Architecture Can Impact Your Health”.  It is a fascinating architect about how architects and designers can create with health and wellness as their north star. But what about the rest of us already nested in our homes of [...]

New Your City is getting new subway cars.  Why?  Well, according to Bloomberg, MTA needs to replace 3,900 cars over the next 20 years.  In fact, 1,500 of the MTA’s cars are past their FORTY YEAR LIMIT!!!!  If you have been on the MTA, these new cars come as great [...]

As brands are vying for attention more than ever, the role of a designer is critical. As a hiring manager, recruiting top-notch design talent is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity. But with a plethora of designers available, how do you discern the extraordinary from the ordinary? Here are five [...]

Have Portfolio, Will Travel. In today’s connected society, this has never been more true. But what does it mean, to have a traveling portfolio? Check out the video for one of my most useful tips.

Technical prowess forms the foundation of any architecture and design career.

Architecture and design recruiters serve as intermediaries between employers and job seekers. They are matchmakers.

Updating and adapting your portfolio to meet the evolving demands of the design industry will help you remain competitive in a fast-growing sector of design professionals. 

Claiming your seat in one of the leading design firms requires developing a forward-thinking perspective about architecture's purpose and your role in supporting it.

Project managers play a crucial role in overseeing and successfully executing architectural projects.

With these substantial benefits in mind, it's hard to put a price on the value a competent recruiter brings to your organization.

The concept of biophilic design has gained significant attention and recognition in architecture.

Enabling creativity is critical as mentors and managers grow staff.  And it does not happy by accident of nature gifts.  It takes a strategy. In this Design+Dialogue I share four quick tips to manage your creative staff. I have also written on the subject in the past, in a blog [...]

Technical skills and creative abilities are crucial for success in the design industry.

Understanding one's market value is crucial for professionals in any field, including designers and architects. Negotiate your salary as a designer by being crystal clear about the value you bring.

Women have a vital role to play in architecture and design. Women in the architecture and design industry are making an impact on the future of the industry.